outdoor pond frogs

Question
HI! We have a large outdoor pond with koi and 5 turtles,
we would like to add some frogs,but we are having a hard time finding a place where to buy them.Do you have any ideas?We are in the Los Angeles area.Is there a place in the net to order some?Please reply soon! Grafully awaiting.
Angela and Dale.

Answer
Most of the frogs that are sold for ponds are bullfrogs.  Bullfrogs are not native to California.  They are introduced there and are considered an invasive species that harms native CA wildlife.  They'll eat smaller native amphibians.  I've also seen green frogs for sale but they are also not native to CA.  I do not know of anyplace that sells tadpoles or adults of any native CA amphibians.  So, your best bet is to go local.  That means contacting landowners with ponds and asking if you can take some eggs or tadpoles.  I also suggest contacting the local pond clubs to see if a member has some eggs or tadpoles to share.  I've given people local to me in MD green frog eggs or tadpoles before.  Here is a koi club in Orange County:
http://www.nishikikoiclub.com/

Good luck!

Robyn
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